After completing their purchases in the trading market, Baili Hongzhuang and the others followed Di Beichen back to the palace.
"The Tian Gang Sect truly lives up to its reputation as a major sect. This trading market has everything we need. It's truly impressive," Baili Hongzhuang marveled.
She had initially thought that there would be a significant gap between the sect and the secular world, making it inconvenient to acquire certain items. But now it seemed that wasn't a problem at all.
The sect was the best place for cultivators to improve their cultivation.
Walking beside Baili Hongzhuang, Xia Zhiqing's beautiful face revealed a hint of dissatisfaction. "Hongzhuang, I'm sure Han Xiling has ulterior motives for suddenly participating in the assessment competition."
Xia Zhiqing never trusted Han Xiling from the moment they met. During their time in the ancient ruins, Han Xiling had always targeted Baili Hongzhuang, and her actions after joining the Tian Gang Sect only solidified Xia Zhiqing's suspicions.
"If she wants to go, then let her go," Baili Hongzhuang responded indifferently.
Although her expression seemed calm, a glint of coldness flashed in Baili Hongzhuang's eyes.
She had originally planned to let Han Xiling enjoy a carefree life in the Tian Gang Sect for a couple of years. But if Han Xiling couldn't control herself and wanted to meet her end early, then Baili Hongzhuang would grant her wish.
Their enmity would be resolved sooner or later, and perhaps it would be more convenient to settle things in the Little World.
Seeing Baili Hongzhuang's nonchalant attitude, Xia Zhiqing couldn't help but worry. "What if Han Xiling tries to harm you in the Little World?"
Although Xia Zhiqing held Han Xiling in contempt, she couldn't ignore the fact that Han Xiling had grown up in the Tian Gang Sect since childhood. Her strength was undoubtedly higher than that of ordinary cultivators.
Baili Hongzhuang's talent in cultivation was formidable, but she currently couldn't match Han Xiling's strength.
If Han Xiling made a move, the situation could become precarious.
Gong Shaoqing and the others furrowed their brows upon hearing the discussion. They had also considered this possibility.
They weren't familiar with Han Xiling and didn't know if she was ruthless or not, but the likelihood was high.
"If she attacks, we'll defend ourselves. We'll meet force with force," Gong Shaoqing replied calmly.
In contrast to the nervousness of Xia Zhiqing and the others, Baili Hongzhuang remained composed.
Han Xiling's strength was indeed slightly superior to hers, and Baili Hongzhuang was certain that Han Xiling had joined the assessment competition with the intention of making a move against her.
As long as she concealed her actions well, no one would know it was her doing.
Even if others suspected, without evidence, no one could do anything to her.
However, the same applied to Han Xiling.
Baili Hongzhuang had also considered making a move against Han Xiling. Ever since Han Xiling had tried to hire an assassin to deal with her, Baili Hongzhuang had wanted to end Han Xiling's life.
But at that time, the distance between them was too great, and Baili Hongzhuang didn't have the opportunity to make a move.
Now that they were in the Tian Gang Sect with many people around, it was inconvenient for Baili Hongzhuang to take action.
However, once they entered the Little World, everything would be different.
Observing the calmness of Baili Hongzhuang in such a situation, Xia Zhiqing couldn't help but feel helpless. She realized that besides Baili Hongzhuang, there was probably no one else who could remain so composed.
With these thoughts in mind, Xia Zhiqing turned to Di Beichen and asked, "Di Beichen, what's your take on this matter?"
A deep glimmer flickered in Di Beichen's eyes as he replied, "I will find a way to handle it."